My Favorite Crafty Things 2020: PAPER & ENVELOPES
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- Favorite papers, envelopes, and mailing items of 2020!
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• (THICK) Neenah Classic Classic Solar White 110lb Cardstock - ream
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• (THICK) Neenah Classic Crest 110lb Cardstock - small pack
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• (THIN) Neenah Exact Index
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• Inexpensive Heavyweight Accent Opaque White Cardstock
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• Brutus Monroe Not Your Mamas Cardstock
--- ldli.co/e/zz71y1 [ SSS ]
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• Tim Holtz Heavyweight White Cardstock
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• Tim Holtz Heavyweight Kraft Cardstock
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• Tim Holtz Watercolor Paper
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• Tim Holtz Black Matte Alcohol Ink Cardstock
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• Erin Lee Creative Black Glossy Cardstock
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• Erin Lee Creative Holographic Cardstock
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• Lawn Fawn Pearlescent Vellum
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--- ldli.co/e/53grjx [ ELH ]
• Memory Box Glitter Paper
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• Memory Box Paper Pack Collection
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• Hero Arts Pitch Black Cardstock
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• Lawn Fawn Fog Cardstock
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• Simon Says Stamp Fog Cardstock
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• Spellbinders Cardstock
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• Gina K Cardstock
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• Hero Arts Hues Cardstock
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• Taylored Expressions Cardstock
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• Concord & 9th Cardstock
--- ldli.co/e/d1r0dm [ SSS ]
--- ldli.co/e/lg2010 [ C&9 ]
• Gina K Envelopes
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• Simon Says Stamp Envelopes
--- ldli.co/e/10on24 [ SSS ]
• Taylored Expressions Envelopes
--- ldli.co/e/d1r04e [ TE ]
• Simon Says Stamp Envelope Die
--- ldli.co/e/zz71md [ SSS ]
--- ldli.co/e/9j1o0m [ JNN ]
• My Favorite Things Envelopes
--- ldli.co/e/k6rkxe [ MFT ]
• Taylored Expressions Mini Slimline Envelopes
--- ldli.co/e/7elxm4 [ TE ]
• Simon Says Stamp Mini Slimline Envelopes
--- ldli.co/e/n4omzz [ SSS ]
• Simon Says Stamp Mini Slimline Envelope Wafer Die
--- ldli.co/e/6o0r5x [ SSS ]
--- ldli.co/e/g92gpx [ JNN ]
• Taylored Expressions Mini Slimline Cards
--- ldli.co/e/0g9p26 [ TE ]
• My Favorite Things Slimline Envelopes
--- ldli.co/e/456k06 [ MFT ]
• Slimline Envelopes
--- ldli.co/e/24720y [ SSS ]
• Kat Scrappiness Slimline Envelopes
--- ldli.co/e/53groq [ KATS ]
• Clear Sleeve for Envelope
--- ldli.co/e/32np0e [ SSS ]
• Card Mailers
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• Bubble Mailer
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• Scor Buddy Scoring Board
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• Altenew bone Folder
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--- ldli.co/e/q3q67e [ ALTN ]
• Tim Holtz Trimmer
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--- ldli.co/e/ydkxqd [ ELH ]
• Altenew Diamond Starts 3d Embossing Folder
--- ldli.co/e/p52nkz [ ALTN ]
• Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cut Machine
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--- ldli.co/e/o25e93 [ SPL ]
• Stackable Divided Cube Organizers
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• Paper Pad Storage
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• Job Ticket Holders
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I loves these videos! It would actually be fun to have you do different “favorites” throughout the year, like paper in January, stamps in may, ink in July, etc. Less stress on you at the holidays, maybe, and we always have something to look forward to during the year!
Jennifer, I just wanted to thank you for putting out these videos especially with all the information and painstaking detail. Im sure it’s a lot of work.
As I’m sure you understand imitation is the highest form of flattery and I’ve noticed there’s so many craft rooms that used your ideas, (down to the color) from your last craft room video. Crafters all over trust your judgment and if you say it’s your favorite...well it’s like Oprah’s favorite things, that item will be sold out everywhere! Anyway, I’m blabbing on but seriously, I appreciate the time spent and love these annual videos from you! Best to you! 💕
Thank you for explaining about pounds and gsm for card bases. Now I know why I’m having such a hard time scoring my new cardstock 😂.
So agree about using GSM, lbs can mean so many different things depending on texture and thickness. In Europe we use GSM. Card sizes are also different A2 is twice an A3 which is twice an A4 which is the nearest to US letter so our normal card size is A6! Unfortunately US cover plates and card front dies are made to US A2 size cards which are wider and shorter than our A6..!!!
I love those Memory Box paper pads! They look fun.
Thank you for this! All this time I've been using the Index paper thinking it was the thickest. It a whole new world! 😄
Lol it’s funny how we are all paper NERDS. those memory box papers look awesome I love the color family pads for die cut layering
Dragging out??? I have nothing else to do but quarantine - now that's dragging out along time.🤣😂 love, love this series.
hahaha truth!
Thank you so much Jennifer. I didn’t know about the differences with the thickness of paper or how to select the right one for what I need. This video is a huge help ❤️
I love gsm, which is the standard we use in Australia. I find the pound thing SO CONFUSING!
You love GSM, as does 96% of the planet. The US is the only country that uses pounds.
When you can pick up two entirely different papers that are both £100, yet also vastly different, it makes no sense not to use GSM.
In UK too, no confusion whatsoever, the thicker the paper the higher the gsm. Honestly, I dont understand why America dont just use this standard? Calling 2 things 110lb would seem to indicate the same weight, but its not! Does not make sense.
@@MegaMiaow ...America is the only country (as far as I know) that still uses the old Imperial measurements.
The rest of the world all use digital measurements.
I wish they would catch up with the rest of the world and have a uniform standard of measurements worldwide.
The Neenah Index is my favorite for pulling prints from the gel press. I like the lighter gsm for that purpose.
TY TY TY for the paper specs. That was so clear and so helpful. No more wasting money trying to find what I want only to get an unexpected product.
These videos are so helpful. I picked up some heavy wt. Neenah C.S. and wow what a difference than what I had been using. I also love G.K card stock. I can't wait for the organization video. I have incorporated several of your ideas and now I'm a lot more organized with very little expense. You have expanded my stamping horizon so much and I'm having fun stamping and doing different types of cards. Thank you.
Thank you, this is super helpful. Using photo paper I bought at Walmart with distress oxide inks is pretty fun, after you’re done inking and it’s dry you can buff it to be shiny.
Because I make batches of cards for charity/donation, I do use the exact index due to cost (it's available at Sam Club at 1/2 the cost of the solar white). To keep my cards sturdy, I put an inner mat on that back side that essentially doubles up the cardstock and finishes the card really nicely. Since I don't have too much experience with the other brands (I don't know any better, lol), I don't have too many issues when using it for stamping or coloring either. Alcohol ink blending is possibly a little slow to blend, but I get a good final look, I think. So I'd say, yes, the exact index is thinner, all index will be in comparison to cover weights. But if you are crafting on a budget, it's not terrible and I have made gorgeous cards out of it. I've also used to use the Walmart Pen & Gear as well. So, if you are on a budget, remember you don't have to have the expensive stuff to craft. It's about making magic out of what you've got. Also, this is not a negative commentary against Jennifer using brand names or the more expensive products. I just wanted to share my experience with the cheaper product in case some of you are wondering how it compares due to budget concerns.
Thank you for the wonderful descriptions of your favorite things! I enjoyed your video so very much! I thought that the rings with card stock was a wonderful way of seeing colors. I love paper and often times forget what I have. This tutorial was wonderful!
Thank you Jennifer for discussing the card stock weights. It all makes sense now!!! 💕
Wow such a long informative video where I learned so much about cardstock, matching envelopes and paper packs. Love it and now I must go shopping. LOL You have incited my need to shop for craft supplies. Paper has always been a weakness of mine, I love all paper products. Thank you for your time and organizing skills and tips. I love the Memory Box colours, so beautiful. Also Spellbinders awesome range of colours. Gina K cardstock and envelopes have served me well over the years. Thanks again.
You really cover all the bases in your Favorite Things videos, Jennifer. I have my list of FT papers I carry with me so I get the right stock for the right purpose. You answer all questions before I can think of them. So THANK YOU so many times over for this education and a way of saving money by getting the best papers and not wasting my time making on cheaper stock.
I love all your MY FAVORITE videos. This one ,in particular has been so helpful in understanding cardstock. THANK YOU
This video is MARVELOUS!!! I do love all of them, but this one had such wonderful information! I especially love those special envelopes at the end!
Thank you so much for the comparison of papers. I am an avid card maker but I never explored the ink blending because I wasn’t good with colors and the paper I use is good for cards but not ink blending. I have ordered some paper and have invested in Gina K, Simon Hurley and Altenew inks. Lotsa fun to come in 2024. I’ll be watching your videos for more inspiration ❤️❤️❤️
I knew that not all cardstock weights were the same but I didn't realize that gsm was not a direct (metric?) conversion for the pound weight. So very good to know!
Lots of great advice in this one, thanks! I especially liked the envelope section this year. Your inspiration has me layering cards so I need those card mailer envelopes.
Thank you for doing these videos! So informative and helpful. You are so kind to pass along your wealth of tried and true knowledge!
Thanks Jennifer, I have been for 2 weeks going to get back to the cardmaking and I needed to investigate the different card stocks! Thanks for doing this for all of us!! Now I can get started.. if I can find my craft room! Very informative and appreciated!
Thanks for spending so much time putting together these videos...they are so helpful! And I am very appreciative for the introduction to the inexpensive Accent Heavyweight Cardstock.
Thank you for explaining the difference between GSM and weight.
Wow what a purely technical video that explained many of the paper goods terms that none of us have ever noticed, such as GSM. Thanks for a great effort!
I've been using the Accent Opaque paper as my substitute for the Neenah for over a year now, as the Neenah Solar Crest 110 is a bit too expensive for me. I found it to work just as well as the Neenah for stamping and copics. I'm glad you included it in this video.
Thanks for the information and the information on where to buy the cubes for paper organizing. Always appreciate and enjoy your videos.
Once again I had the time to just sit and watch another one of your wonderful informative videos. Great job Jennifer you do so much and you do it so well.
Super helpful.....particularly the discussion on what makes a quality cardstock. It is a confusing science!! Paper and envelopes seem to be a simple topic, but as you say, it’s the foundation of a lovely card. Many thanks
Thank you so much Jennifer for all the information and for giving us a sneak peak at how you organize your papers, I'd love to see you do an updated craftroom tour! Hint Hint!! LOL
So thrilled to find the source for your rigid envelope mailers after receiving your card using this envelope!! Thanks for the super explanation of paper weights and gsm!!! Thanks for all the effort you put in to sharing information and techniques!!
Thank you for the information about the paper weights, very helpful. Like how you store your paper. I have a new project to work on. And, thanks for the tip that TE carries pre cut mini slimline! I will be ordering mine. And, liked the envelope info too!
Thank you for the paper explanation and your recommendations. Decisions are much easier when a person understands the details.
So much value in this video! I appreciate you sharing the knowledge in our community.
You are such a blessing! Thank you so much for these videos Jennifer 💛🧡
As usual...love your video! Your videos are always so helpful!
Thanks for the info you always provide to us. It’s so useful.
Thank you. This is just the information I was looking for.
I know I can always trust your advice.
Austin, TX USA
Heck I am the PaperTemptress and know a LOT about paper and still learned something new so thank you very much for your informative (and EXTREMELY CREATIVE) videos...i have not missed one of your videos now for many many years......
GREAT video and information! I know a lot of people get confused by paper so this will be an invaluable video to share (over and over and over again!) I have all of the great cardstocks, but several months ago I was able to pick up 25 sheets of EVERY color that is offered by GinaK and that's my current precious stash! I like Tim's watercolor paper, but I find that it doesn't take color as well as Arches. I guess because of the cotton? I use Tim's when working with ink and Arches for traditional (rare) watercolors. TFS! :)
I love your favorite crafty things series 😊😊😊😊😊😊
Thanks so much! Great tips, especially in the Neenah cardstock. Appreciate you!
The Memory Box multiple shades in one pack is a fabulous idea...but it's too small for us 5x7 cardmakers. I have been wanting a product like that for a LONG time, with multiple shade of one color family. I spend way too much time looking all over my craft room for just the right shade of (pick a color) & I often end up settling for a color that is close but not perfect. I encourage Memory Box to bring out 8x8, 8 1/2 x 11 or 12x12 in these packs. I will support them single-handedly!
You are such a good teacher!
Thank you! I didn’t know about the GSM. Been trying to understand why the properties of same weight can vary so much.
This is great! I have wondered about different weights and textures. Thanks, Jennifer.
Thank you. This was so helpful. I will be watching this again for sure.
Thank you so much for the lb vs gsm tutorial! That was a lesson I learned the hard - and expensive - way when I first started paper crafting. I'm an album maker (who's learned all kinds of great techniques from card makers) and using the wrong paper as a page base will ruin an album with a quickness.
Fabulous video! Thank you so much for taking the time to do this video. I've learned a lot from you!
Great video. Never new how to read the paper labels nor what the different numbers mean so this was wonderful explanation for me. TFS
I appreciate this video! I’ve been looking for quality envelopes and It sounds like I may invest in some envelope dies too👍🏼 Thank you so much 😊
Such great information! The fedex kinkos cutting paper might have just changed the game for me!
The exact index cardstock is a great weight to use on the gel press.
Paper! Is it 2 am now? yes. Will I watch this video the whole way through right now? yes. obviously...
GREAT information! Thank you so much! I especially liked the segment on comparing card stocks. I always get confused on gsm and lbs. Now I know. Very helpful. I also have a list of things I want to get now haha. And I really like the card mailers.
What a great explanation of weights and surfaces of papers, i never knew there was such a difference. I thought white card was white card. Thanks for your videos and info.
I have learned so much from your video. Thank you so much for explaining the difference of the paper!
Thanks for all this information! Very informative!
We use the gsm over here in UK 🇬🇧 You can feel the difference!
Wow! So much very helpful content here. I am a newbie to card making and so appreciative of this information. Thank you!
THANKS SO MUCH! Such a thorough display and comparison, Jennifer. A few of these I may add to my supplies to improve my cards. The GSM comparison was helpful; I didn’t understand that. Take care. 😊 💌
Great, comprehensive video! Your videos are like Card making College! Thanks so much, I made notes.
Thanks for the video and great comparison of these papers.
Awesome video Jennifer. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this.
I’ve been looking for a good glitter card stock. Great timing, thanks.
Thank you again for your hard work on these!😘❤️👏🏻🙏🏻
Excellent video!!! Thanks so much for doing this Jennifer!
Thank you for sharing your skills and knowledge.
Thank you so much for this video. Very informative and so needed.
Thank you for de-mystifying cardstock thickness!
Wow Jennifer, I learn so much from you. Thank you❤️
Thank you, Jennifer. This video was most informative.
In case you are curious why the cover and index are the same poundage but not the same thickness its because paper is traditionally weighed in their "parent" size... The size it is cut to for initial distribution off the big roll that's made from the mill. Some papers are initially in smaller parent sheets, so comparing weight across types, like cover vs. Index is like comparing apples and oranges... They are both fruits... But that's where it ends. 65# cover will be a lot lighter than 110# cover... But you can't compare book to bond to cover to index. I thought you might like to know this information, I always like to know "why". Thanks for sharing all you do, as while I've been in the publishing industry forever... Paper crafts are fairly new to me... I've learned so much watching your videos!
Thanks!
Thank you for this and all your videos!!
Thank you so much for this video! I always wonder where to purchase some of these things that others use. You always tell us where to get the stuff that you use and I appreciate that.
I love Gina K Designs & Lawn Fawn cardstock. It's readily available in the UK. Haven't tried Concord & 9th yet. 🤗🇬🇧
I'm loving the accent opaque paper. They have lots of finishes and are really inexpensive. Their super smooth, smooth cover and heavy weight are all great. I use Recollections from Michael's coordinated color packs, great for layering and really inexpensive, not very heavy but the colors are nice. I'd like to get some of the TH white watercolor paper. I use arteza and canson but they aren't white white. I also use pastel, neon and brights regular copy paper for a lot of things when I want to add color but not weight. I can't see paying too much money for paper. I've never bought neenah, except the regular which I wasnt happy with at all, it was so light and flimsey, the SWCC price was way too high for me too even consider. I get glossy finishes pretty cheap too which work well for blending and markers.
It is so kind of you to share your hard earned experience!
Thank you for another great video! What a wonderful resource.
Thanks for this most needed video, learned so much.
I know this comment may be too late to be viewed, but I wanted to say "thank you." I just ordered a ream of the Accent Opaque paper. I love Neenah Solar Crest and always use it, but this sounds like a truly practical alternative that can be helpful in keeping costs down during several phases of card making. The cost difference is significant!
This was SUCH a helpful and educational video about paper - thank you! BTW, I did purchase a ream of the Neenah Exact Index by mistake. I have found that it is a pretty good stock to use for writing panels inside cards I make with darker card stock. I keep a supply of pre-cut panels from this card stock for this use.
Thank you so much. Wonderful video. Wonderful information.
This video was so informative! Thanks so much, Jennifer.
Thank you so much for teaching me! Sadly I saw this after my purchase. I got the wrong Neenah - it was 110 lb but the GSM was 163! I can't use it for card making at all. I gave it a negative review on Amazon, even saw other people give similar reviews, then I saw this video and immediately changed my review since it truly was my mistake. It would be best if these differences were advertised but I did my best to repeat your great information so others would lose money as I did. Thank you again. Fantastic, invaluable information. Hugs!
This is great information! Thank you, Jennifer!
I heard about Accent card stock from a Mary Polanco video. Glad to hear it has also been blessed by the Queen!
Wow! So informative!!! Thank you so much!
Thank you for this great information. You are the best.
Very comprehensive and helpful.
You do such a great job Jennifer.
Thank you for all the information.
This is extremely helpful. Thank you.
Learnt so much. Thanks Jennifer
Excellent explanation of differences in CS, thanks so much. I know you always try everything out, so your recommendations really mean more. I amsurprised Tonic did not make your list. They have some beautiful specialty and mirror CS, and their classic has a texture on one side that looks good in layers.
Yes, they do have great products.
I was wondering if their papers would make her list - they are so cool!
Very helpful information. Thank you for sharing with us.